Pronunciation: /strʌt/

Definitions of strut

noun a stiff, erect posture or gait

Example Sentences

A1 The peacock showed off its beautiful feathers with a proud strut.

A2 The model walked down the runway with a confident strut.

B1 The soldier's strut indicated his military training and discipline.

B2 The CEO entered the boardroom with a powerful strut, commanding attention.

C1 Her strut exuded an air of sophistication and elegance.

C2 The politician's strut conveyed authority and charisma, capturing the audience's attention.

verb to walk with a stiff, erect posture

Example Sentences

A1 The peacock struts around the zoo, showing off its colorful feathers.

A2 She struts confidently down the runway during the fashion show.

B1 The rooster struts proudly around the farm, crowing loudly.

B2 The actor struts onto the stage, ready to deliver his lines with confidence.

C1 The CEO struts into the boardroom, exuding power and authority.

C2 The champion athlete struts onto the field, ready to dominate the competition.

Examples of strut in a Sentence

formal The peacock displayed its vibrant feathers as it strutted around the garden.

informal She likes to strut around in her new designer shoes.

slang He thinks he's so cool when he struts down the street with his sunglasses on.

figurative With confidence in her abilities, she strutted into the interview room.

Grammatical Forms of strut

past tense

strutted

plural

struts

comparative

struttier

superlative

struttiest

present tense

struts

future tense

will strut

perfect tense

has strutted

continuous tense

is strutting

singular

strut

positive degree

strut

infinitive

to strut

gerund

strutting

participle

strutting

Origin and Evolution of strut

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'strut' originated from Middle English 'strouten' which means to swell or bulge.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'strut' evolved to mean walking with a stiff, erect, and apparently arrogant or conceited gait.